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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6300 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 matches up vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony W370

 S6300 W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S6300

 W370 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony W370

 S6300 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6300 against the W370.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and W370.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S6300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Sony W370
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Sony W370
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $230